Enrollment
486
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dexter, MI
Wylie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wylie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261203004914
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wylie Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wylie Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MI.
School address
District: Dexter Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261203004914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wylie Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wylie Elementary School
Wylie Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dexter, Michigan, enrolling 486 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.8% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 486 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 329 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #308, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dexter Community School District also operates Dexter High School (1,053 students) and Dexter Early Elementary Complex (734 students) alongside Wylie Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wylie Elementary School compares
Wylie Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 3.7%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Wylie Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dexter Community School District, which includes Wylie Elementary School.
$14,492
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wylie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Early Elementary Complex | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wylie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wylie Elementary School
How many students attend Wylie Elementary School?
Wylie Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dexter, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wylie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wylie Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wylie Elementary School?
12.8% of students at Wylie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wylie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wylie Elementary School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Dexter, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wylie Elementary School?
Wylie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wylie Elementary School rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Wylie Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dexter on the city page.
Is Wylie Elementary School a good school?
Wylie Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dexter Community School District?
Besides Wylie Elementary School, Dexter Community School District also operates Dexter High School (1,053 students), Dexter Early Elementary Complex (734 students), and Mill Creek Middle School (525 students). See the Dexter Community School District district page for the complete list.
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